Your Surrey Wedding- October/November 2020 (Issue 85)

28 STANHILL COURT, RH6 0EP 01293 862 166 | www.stanhillcourthotel.co.uk Stanhill Court is a quintessentially English wedding venue with 35 acres of stunning grounds and woodland. The new owner’s passion for this historic building has led to a complete refurbishment to create a traditional yet contemporary décor. Once a Victorian country manor house, the transformation has seen the addition of a lodge-style bar, a bright Orangery for ceremonies and new bedrooms exuding opulence and style. In the grounds, guests will find an amphitheatre, impressive views and a Victorian walled garden. Although it’s nestled in a peaceful countryside, London Gatwick Airport and links to the motorway are only 10 minutes away. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Large celebrations can take place in the Charlwood Suite (240). Located in the heart of the venue, the room is ideal for a lavish affair with moving partitions to divide the space if needed. The Amphitheatre in the grounds can also be used. Ideal for a private ceremony, it can hold 240 loved ones and the bride- to-be can make a grand entrance on the hotel’s helicopter pad. As part of the refurbishment, The Orangery was given a new lease of life with modern décor and furniture. It leads to the terrace and gardens and is capable of holding 180 friends and family. The smallest space available is The Lloyds Room (50). Ideal for an intimate service or wedding breakfast, it has a traditional décor with wood panelling and an original fireplace. WE LOVE... Couples will receive a complimentary bridal suite, a group breakfast the following morning, a menu tasting and a first-anniversary stay. DE VERE HORSLEY ESTATE, KT24 6DT 01483 286 599 | www.devere.co.uk/horsley-estate Hidden away within 70 acres of picturesque parkland is the De Vere Horsley Estate. The property dates back to 1820 and is the ancestral residence of the Lovelace family and home to a long line of notable thinkers. Horsley Towers is rich with character and charm, with plenty of places to explore including the historic tower, terrace wrapping around the Victorian mansion house, croquet lawn and lake. There are also 28 newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms for guests to choose from and three function spaces available for ceremonies. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Great Hall is a traditional English banqueting hall with space for 120 guests for the ceremony, 110 for a sit-down meal and 200 for an evening celebration. Sopwith opens up on to the front of the house and croquet lawn and is ideal for a barbecue or hog roast. This bright and spacious area can accommodate 120 loved ones for the vows and meal and 200 for the reception. Full of natural light, 1820 has an original 18 th -century fireplace and can seat 50 friends and family throughout the day and 120 for the party. WE LOVE... Newlyweds will stay in the bridal suite on the night of the wedding, receive use of a certified toastmaster, a ceremonial knife and cake stand, a red carpet arrival, a menu tasting and an anniversary stay. www.simonstewartphotography.com